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Arabambi Slams Abiodun’s Critics Over Senate Race A political commentator and State Convener, Sustainability of Ogun and Dapo Abiodun Legacy Beyond 2027, Dr Arabambi Abayomi, has dismissed criticisms questioning Governor Dapo Abiodun’s suitability for the Senate, describing such claims as “empty political rhetoric” lacking factual basis. Dr Arabambi Abayomi made this known in a statement on Wednesday, while reacting to a recent publication titled “Ogun East: Beyond the Motor Park Politics”, which argued that the governor may not possess the collaborative temperament required for effective legislative engagement at the national level. He said the argument was built on flawed assumptions…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured the conviction of a couple for trafficking babies in Cross River State. The convicts, Esther Ini Udo, 32, and Eyo Stephen Udo, 34, were sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment each by the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar. According to a statement issued by NAPTIP on Thursday, the couple were arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on buying and selling of babies for exploitation, contrary to provisions of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015. The statement read, “Today, the 1st day of April, 2026,…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 57,000 officers across the country ahead of the Easter celebrations to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful holiday period. The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Abubakar Audi, approved the nationwide mobilisation, which includes specialised tactical units and intelligence operatives tasked with protecting lives, property and critical national assets. According to a statement on Thursday by the Corps’ National Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale, the deployment will cover all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as part of proactive measures to address potential security threats during the festive period. He…

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Integrity Youth Alliance, Adewole Kehinde, has revealed that the annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers has become a critical platform driving institutional reform, strategic reflection, and capacity building within the Nigeria Police Force. Adewole made the remarks while speaking with journalists in Abuja during a walkathon organised as part of activities marking Nigeria Police Week. He explained that the retreat, initially conceived as a professional development initiative, has evolved into a high-level forum where senior officers interrogate operational challenges, refine policies, and develop actionable strategies to address Nigeria’s complex…

Over the years, the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers has become more than an annual gathering; it has evolved into a strategic platform for reflection, reform, and renewal within the Nigeria Police Force. Through sustained dialogue, peer review, and collaboration, the retreat, instituted and organised by Lenders Consult International Limited, has delivered tangible rewards in strengthening leadership capacity, improving operational effectiveness, and advancing modern policing practices, Chiemelie Ezeobi reports Over the years, the annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers has grown into one of the most consequential internal reform platforms within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Far from…

The Lagos State Government has shut down another Access Bank branch in Oniru, Lagos, for discharging raw faecal waste into the public drainage system, Dailynaijanews.com reports. The development was disclosed by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. Wahab revealed that the enforcement action followed a tip-off from a whistleblower, which was subsequently verified by officials of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO). According to him, the agency carried out a joint enforcement operation late Wednesday night, leading to the sealing of the bank branch located on…

Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have unveiled nominees for the 12th edition of the awards, ahead of the main ceremony scheduled for May 9. The organisers had earlier announced the appointment of veteran actress, Joke Silva, as Head Judge, succeeding Femi Odugbemi. This year’s edition features 32 categories, comprising 18 jury-voted awards, 11 audience-voted categories, and three special recognition awards, including Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer honours. The organisers also introduced two new categories — Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa) and Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa) — as part of efforts to strengthen the awards’ pan-African…

A huge shipment of Nestle’s crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed in a statement sent to AFP on Saturday that “a truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range has been stolen during transit in Europe”. The shipment, weighing around 12 tonnes, disappeared last week while heading between production and distribution locations, it said. “We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat,” a spokesperson for the brand said, referring to its catchphrase.…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Oyetunji Oyekunle, the speaker was endorsed by Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders in Ibarapaland. According to the statement, the endorsement followed a zonal meeting held in Igboora to discuss preparations for a planned visit by Governor Seyi Makinde, during which a vote of confidence was passed in Ogundoyin. The stakeholders reportedly praised his leadership qualities, loyalty to the party, and contributions to legislative stability in the state. They also…

A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party, citing the need for political realignment. Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday He said, “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.” The former governor described his exit as a difficult decision, noting his longstanding involvement with the party. “As a committed and bonafide member of the party, this was not an easy decision to make. However, considering…